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Competitive Pokémon is on phones now, but you still need a Switch to become a champion
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In Short: The mobile version of Pokémon Champions, despite being widely available and popular, is not permitted in high-level competitive events, according to reports.
The mobile version of Pokémon Champions, which launched on both the Switch and mobile devices, is not allowed in high-level competitive events, according to The Verge. This decision is puzzling given the game's popularity and the fact that its mobile counterpart is allowed in other competitive settings like Pokémon Unite.
Competitive Pokémon battles can be initiated with just a phone, but to participate at the highest level, such as the Pokémon World Championships, players must use a Switch console, according to Hoshino, a representative from the Pokémon Company.
The mobile version of Pokémon Champions has been downloaded around 25 million times, making it a significant hit among players. However, the game's graphics and hardware requirements are cited as reasons for its exclusion from high-level tournaments.
Despite the mobile version's widespread use and the game's success, the official Pokémon video game circuit, VGC, prioritizes the Switch version for its tournaments, emphasizing the importance of hardware in competitive gaming.
Players often prefer the mobile version due to its convenience and constant availability, but the requirement to use a Switch for high-level competition highlights the ongoing debate about the role of hardware in competitive gaming.
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